Luna's POVWe all sit down on the field, including the boys and girls, waiting patiently for Coach Margaret.The only thing I'm grateful for is the fact that Dominic, Alex, and Liam are not here. They followed the coach out earlier for some meeting about the lawsuit. I don't know if that's good or bad for me right now, but at least I don't have to deal with the complicated feelings I have about them on top of everything else.Some of my teammates keep pointing fingers at me for always being a mess to the team. I can hear them whispering behind their hands, and when I look up, I catch several of them staring at me with angry, frustrated expressions. Their looks make me feel small and ashamed."This is all because of her," I hear someone mutter."I can't believe we're in this situation," another voice adds.I still can't believe what is happening is actually happening. The lawsuit feels like a nightmare I can't wake up from. I can't stop crying about why my life is always so messy. The
Luna's POVThe next morning, I get ready for school with yesterday's events replaying in my head over and over again. I can't shake the thought of what Lily told me, and I definitely can't forget my encounter with Dominic, especially that kiss. But I try to focus on getting through another day.I walk into the classroom and immediately spot Cassie sitting. The moment she sees me, she screams out my name so loudly that it surprises the whole class. Everyone turns to look at us."Luna!" she screams again."Keep it calm, Cassie," I tell her, feeling my cheeks burn with embarrassment as all eyes are on us.But Cassie doesn't seem to care about the attention. She jumps up from her seat and drags me over to sit beside her. "You need to give me all the details of everything that happened yesterday," she demands, her eyes wide with curiosity.Her question makes me remember the kiss instantly, and I feel my face flush with heat. The memory of Dominic's lips on mine, the way my whole body respo
Luna's POVWhen the party comes to an end, everyone starts filing out of the hall slowly. People are saying their goodbyes, shaking hands, and making their way toward the exit. I'm relieved that nothing else happened after the earlier humiliation with Sarah, but I still can't shake off Lily's words. Her threat keeps echoing in my mind. "Even blood." The way she said it, so calm and serious, makes my skin crawl every time I think about it.I stand behind a corner near the main entrance, watching as guests continue to leave. Some are laughing and talking loudly, clearly having enjoyed themselves. Others look tired and ready to go home. I check my phone and see it's already past midnight.My teammates are gathering near the parking area. Since we all came in one car, we have to go back the same way. I can see Alex and Liam talking to some other players, probably saying their final goodbyes. Coach Margaret is shaking hands with some officials, and I know we'll be leaving soon.I'm about t
Luna's POVIf anything, I am more than shocked. The whole scene with Sarah pointing at me and calling me out in front of everyone feels like a nightmare I can't wake up from. My cheeks are burning with embarrassment, and I can feel everyone's eyes on me even though Sarah is already walking away.Alex and Liam quickly move toward me, their faces full of concern. "Luna, just forget about what Sarah just did," Alex says quietly, glancing around to make sure no one is listening. "She was just trying to cause trouble.""Yeah, don't let her get to you," Liam adds, his voice gentle but firm. "She's just jealous and looking for ways to make you uncomfortable."But I shake my head, feeling overwhelmed by everything that just happened. "I don't want to forget about it," I say, my voice shakier than I want it to be. "I want to forget about you two."Before they can respond, Coach Margaret appears at my side. "Luna, I need you to come with me for a moment."I exchange a quick glance with the two
Dominic's POVI despise the fact that Lily won't let go of my arm. She's been following me everywhere tonight, and no matter how I try to pull away or create some distance between us, she just tightens her grip and stays glued to my side. Her fingers are wrapped around my bicep like she's afraid I'll disappear if she lets go for even a second.Every time I try to step away or move toward a different part of the room, she follows me like a shadow. When I stop to talk to someone, she's right there beside me, smiling that perfect smile and playing the role of the devoted fiancée. It's suffocating.What I hate most is the fact that my father has been introducing us as a couple to everyone we meet. Every conversation starts the same way: him placing his hand on my shoulder and saying something like, "I'd like you to meet my son Dominic and his lovely fiancée Lily." The words make my skin crawl every single time.I watch him do it again with a group of
Luna's POVI drag myself back home with pure tiredness weighing down every step. My legs feel like they're made of lead, and my shoulders ache. I still can't believe Jaxon walked away from me just like that. The memory of his disappointed face keeps replaying in my mind, making my chest feel tight and hollow.It feels like all the friends I made while at Rival Fang are turning their backs on me. First, Maya won't answer my calls, and now Jaxon thinks I'm some kind of disloyal person who jumps between teams without caring about the people I leave behind. The worst part is that I can't even explain why I had to leave. I can't tell them the truth about Coach Margaret's offer.I'm almost at my hostel when my phone beeps. The sound makes me jump slightly. I pull it out and see Coach Margaret's name on the screen. My finger hovers over the decline button for a moment. I really don't have the energy to deal with whatever he wants right now.But I know ignoring him will only make things worse